Alice

A widow works as a waitress to make a good life for herself and her son.

Alice

Parental Guide

Kiss my grits! '70s sitcom serves food and fun.

Consumerism

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Drinking, drugs, & smoking

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Language

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Positive messages

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Sex

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Violence

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Parents need to know that this classic '70s/'80s sitcom revolves around a widowed mother who wants to start a new life and pursue a singing career but gets sidetracked by a series of responsibilities and unexpected circumstances. Her choice to settle in Phoenix and raise her son is based more on need than desire. While fairly tame by today's primetime standards, the show is full of sharp humor and sexual innuendo, much of which will go over kids' heads. Some episodes late in the show's run (as Alice's son gets older) are a little racier.

Season 9 Episode 1:

Romancing Mr. Stone

Season 8 Episode 23:

Be It Ever So Crowded

Vera and Elliot buy a charming old house that comes complete with fireplace, furniture, antiques and a border, Rev. Bragg, the forgetful old minister who married them. Vera and Elliot soon must work up the nerve to kick him out.

Season 6 Episode 20:

Give My Regrets to Broadway

Season 6 Episode 19:

Mel Wins by a Nose

Mel returns from the doctor and announces that he has to have surgery for a deviated septum and his doctor suggested that if wanted a nose job, now would be the best time. This leads Mel to seriously consider getting a nose job.

Season 5 Episode 17:

The Great Escape

Season 5 Episode 16:

Macho, Macho Mel

While taking out the garbage, Mel has an encounter with a little old lady who catches him by surprise when she mugs him. However, when Mel recounts the story, she suddenly becomes four thugs. Mel quickly eats his words when the she is captured.

Season 3 Episode 18:

Vera's Broken Heart

Season 3 Episode 17:

Mel Grows Up

Mel's pushy mother, Carrie, stops by Phoenix to visit her son and announces that she plans to stay for the entire winter. Mel quickly finds that living with his mother again is too close for comfort but is unable to stand up to her.

Season 3 Episode 5:

Block Those Kicks

Season 3 Episode 4:

Vera's Popcorn Romance

Vera has been going to the movies with new beau Brian, and lets slip she may move in with him. Alice and Flo are afraid she is moving too fast when she refuses to bring him to the diner to meet everyone.

Season 2 Episode 18:

The Cuban Connection

Season 2 Episode 17:

Florence of Arabia

Flo is excited that her latest boyfriend has been wining and dining her and lavishing her with expensive gifts. Alice is excited for Flo but she is in for a shock she learns that he intends to make Flo his fourth wife and have her join his harem.

Season 1 Episode 17:

The Failure

Season 1 Episode 16:

The Accident

When Mel takes a trip to Las Vegas, he leaves the keys to his treasured car. Flo borrows the car for a quick errand, but gets in an accident. The waitresses try to hide the fact form Mel when he returns early.